Bungalow Bathroom Design

Bungalow Homes

"To the land of the fruit and honey,
Where it does not take much money,
to own a little bungalow."
- from In the Land of the Bungalow by George F. Devereaux

Bungal-ode A poem by Burges Johnson

Bungalow Homes were extremely popular in the 1910s and '20s but still interest home buyers today. Typically, Bungalows are described as a form, not a style, however Bungalows may have detailing that makes them appear as a particular home style. Most experts agree that generally all bungalows are arts-and-crafts style, or a simplified craftsman style. A bungalow home generally has most of these qualities:

Built 1900-1929.

One or one-and-a-half stories.

Overhanging eaves.

Generous porch.

Heavy columns on the porch, often with rock or stone supports.

Double-hung windows, sometimes with the top section divided into three or six sections.

Living room joined to the dining room with an arch or columns between.

Built-in cabinets or sideboard.

Small kitchen.

Living room doubles as the family room.

No stairs between living areas.

Fireplace.

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Bungalow Websites & Blogs

Bungalow Heaven

Erik's Bungalow Manifesto

1912 Bungalow

Bungalow Style

Bungalow defined

Bungalow architecture

Bungalow Homes on HGTV

House Made blog

House in Progress blog

Twin Cities Bungalow Club website

Bungalow Sweet Bungalow blog

Bungalow Bathroom Remodeling Project pictures

Bungalow Design Books